Status:
valid
Authors:
Labat, El-Achkar & R.Rabev.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 400 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507866
Common Names
- Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi
- Rakotozafyi Spiderwort
- Pyrenacantha Spiderwort
Description
Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi (also called 'Rakotozafy's Firethorn', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Icacinaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 meters in height, with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi is white or pinkish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white fleshy coating. The seedlings are small and have a white fleshy coating.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks.
Where to Find Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi
Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi can be found in the rainforests of Madagascar.
Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi?
Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi
What type of plant is Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi?
It is a shrub
Where is Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi found?
It is found in Madagascar
Species in the Pyrenacantha genus
Pyrenacantha ambrensis,
Pyrenacantha capitata,
Pyrenacantha longirostrata,
Pyrenacantha lebrunii,
Pyrenacantha klaineana,
Pyrenacantha grandifolia,
Pyrenacantha glabrescens,
Pyrenacantha gabonica,
Pyrenacantha cordicula,
Pyrenacantha sylvestris,
Pyrenacantha staudtii,
Pyrenacantha repanda,
Pyrenacantha puberula,
Pyrenacantha grandiflora,
Pyrenacantha kirkii,
Pyrenacantha vogeliana,
Pyrenacantha acuminata,
Pyrenacantha andapensis,
Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi,
Pyrenacantha chlorantha,
Pyrenacantha humblotii,
Pyrenacantha laetevirens,
Pyrenacantha kaurabassana,
Pyrenacantha scandens,
Pyrenacantha volubilis,
Pyrenacantha malvifolia,
Pyrenacantha undulata,
Pyrenacantha perrieri,
Pyrenacantha tropophila,
Pyrenacantha anhydathoda,
Pyrenacantha gossweileri,
Pyrenacantha macrocarpa,
Pyrenacantha rostrata,
Pyrenacantha soyauxii,
Pyrenacantha thomsoniana,
Pyrenacantha manchesteriana,
Species in the Icacinaceae family
Alsodeiopsis chippii,
Alsodeiopsis mannii,
Alsodeiopsis poggei,
Alsodeiopsis rowlandii,
Alsodeiopsis schumannii,
Alsodeiopsis staudtii,
Alsodeiopsis tessmannii,
Alsodeiopsis zenkeri,
Calatola costaricensis,
Calatola laevigata,
Calatola mollis,
Calatola pastazana,
Calatola uxpanapensis,
Calatola microcarpa,
Casimirella ampla,
Casimirella beckii,
Casimirella crispula,
Casimirella diversifolia,
Casimirella guaranitica,
Casimirella lanata,
Casimirella rupestris,
Cassinopsis chapelieri,
Cassinopsis ciliata,
Cassinopsis ilicifolia,
Cassinopsis madagascariensis,
Cassinopsis tinifolia,
Cassinopsis tomentosa,
Desmostachys longipes,
Desmostachys oblongifolia,
Desmostachys planchonianus,
Desmostachys tenuifolius,
Desmostachys vogelii,
Emmotum harleyi,
Emmotum acuminatum,
Emmotum affine,
Emmotum celiae,
Emmotum conjunctum,
Emmotum fagifolium,
Emmotum floribundum,
Emmotum fulvum,
Emmotum glabrum,
Emmotum nitens,
Emmotum orbiculatum,
Emmotum yapacanum,
Emmotum amazonicum,
Hosiea japonica,
Hosiea sinensis,
Icacina claessensii,
Icacina guessfeldtii,
Icacina mannii,
References
Elias El-Achkar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'El-Achkar' in the authors string.